Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 237, Decatur, Adams County, 6 October 1923 — Page 6

NEW SIGNS FOR STATE HIGHWAYS Danger, Warning and Guide Signs For Aid of Motorists Are Now Being Erected. Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 6. —(Special To The Daily Democrat).- New danger. warning and guide signs are rap-, idly going up on state roads, and . this work, in charge of the malnten- [ ance division, will he completed and all roads properly marked by November 1, A. H. Hinkle .superintendent of maintenance for the state highway commission, said today. Mr. Hinkle explained that the addition of new mileage in the state sya-

What Passes The Permanent satisfactions of life are the ones we should look to first. Among these is to be relieved from money worries. This bank is here to assist you. The Peoples Loan & Trust Co. “BANK OF SERVICE” No Discount on Gas Bills After 10th of Month All gas bills must be paid on or before the 10th of the month to secure discount. Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company Wm. O’Brien, Local Manager

If every man who is going to buy clothes in Decatur to-mor-row \ XW "^F — \ J onl ' to °k ** ie ** me *° out where the largest ||||k ' Ki W return for his money awaited him—this store jSS|K i N W would be too small and our salesmen too few to *[A yk wait on the customers properly. WW “• Michaels-Stern Value First Suitss3o.oo W/'fe? Michaels-Stern Value First O’Coatss3o.oo r Shirts fromsl.oo to $4.00 L wWO Hate fron ’ Portis and Stetson... .$2.50 to $12.00 [j I nion Suits from Superiorsl.oo to $5.00 I wlw Gloves from Keithsl.oo to $3.50 I Sweaters of Hollywood patterns I I Wool Hose from Scotlands best woolens I I Neckwear from Broadways windows to your \ II wardrobe. ——and we’ll further emphasize this by saying that everything is styled on a 1921 ‘calendar Health Underwear basis. Tefub-T-Ayocb Go J better clothes eor less J money -always- • DECATUR • INDIANA*

[tent necessitated changing the num hers on about u dozen roads. In numboring the roods the commission endeavored to so arrange it that a road ■will bear the same number its entire length, instead of when*the system wan small and new. frequently a road with its other connections had two or three numbers. The general scheme followed provides a different shape sign to indicate different degrees of danger. Information, etc. For Instance a diamond j shape sign indicates "SLOW." The i word on the sign showing the special wind of danger is not always so : important, but it is important when a tourist sees a diamond shape sign he should slow down. Hinkle contends A round sign indicates a Hallway crossing; octagional sign Is used to indicate "Stop." and a square sign indicates "Caution." The rectanglar sign it used for information to give

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, OCTORER 6, 1923.

FAMOUS ENGLISH HORSE BEADY FOR INTERNATIONAL RACE

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Papyrus, the winner of the English Derby, as he appeared at Belmont park, where he is training for the race with an American steed yet to be selected on October 20. NEW YORK—Less than a week now remains in which the committee of the jockey club must either bring I off a match race between Zev and My Own or make an arbitrary decision as to which of these 3 year old colts is 'to carry the American colors against the British champion. Papyrus on October 20. By glimpsing Papyrus at the fumigated and decorated Cosden stanles at Belmont Park, expert American horsemen were convinced it would take America's best to beat him. —

“Distances, names of Towns, Direction. Etc.” Once the signs are erected it will be an easy matter to travel ! Indiana state roads. An important sign to travelers, in ! the opinion of highway officials, is the I “City Limit" sign placed at the corI poration line of all cities on state 1 roads. This sign also serves a doublepurpose, for as one enters the city I he will note the name of the city on the face of the sign and leaving the city he will see on the back of the sign the route number on which he is traveling and the name and distanee to the next important town. At the intersection of all state I roads and many places at the intersection of important county roads with state roads and at other stragetipoints, the department will erect "Direction and Distance" signs in the form of arrows. These will contain the state road number, direction and distances to three important towns enroute. One of the striking features of the new system, is the placing of the route number on the back |of signs as it gives the desired information and eliminates the neces--1 sity of numbers on telephone poles. Particular attention will be paid to placing these signs in the most adI vantageous position for quick observation by one traveling the road, highway officials claim. oMONROE NEWS John E. Nelson moved his family to Decatur. Thursday, where they will make their futuure home, for at least the next four years. Dr. Miller will occupy the Nelson home here.' The first moving picture show given by the high school this fall will

be held on Friday night. Crystal, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson, has been quite ill the past week suffering from a severe attack of trouble Her condition is reported some what improved at this time. George Davis, after a several days visit with relatives and friends here, left Thursday for his home in Dayton, Ohio. Sheriff John Baker and deputy Dallas Hower were here Wednesday on business. Mrs. Don Esset left Wednesday for LaGrange, where she will visit a fewdays with relatives. Gregg Oliver left Wednesday for Newcastle where he expects to find employment .at the Maxwell Auto Works. Mr. Oliver formerly was employed by that firm. Harman Kirkendall returned Saturday South Bend, where he was employed at the Stubabaker Auto Works. John Liechtz. of Fort Wayne, was the guest of Dan Kacher several days this week. Edon Yoeman. stationed at Philadelphia, a member of the U. S. Navy, arrived here last week and is the guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Yoeman .southeast of town. AH patrons of the rural carriers must have their mail boxes painted at once as the postal laws requires. See that this is done and avoid trouble in the near future. The fall district meeting of ministers and laymen of Fort Wayne districts which met at First Church, at Fort Wayne, was largely attended. It was without doubt the best attended of any one day meeting that was . ever held and the program was probably the strongest ever given. The official boards of the various churches were well represented. Rev. and Mrs. S. I. Zechiel and F. W. Busche I were in attendance from Monroe. j The Ladies Aid society met ThursH day afternoon with Mrs. John Floyd. Thirty-one members and visitors were present. Besides the regular business session, there was a program of Reading and Songs. A Ladies QuarI tette rendered a special number. Mrs. I Busche and Mrs. Zechiel sang a duet. I A splendid penny lunch was served I which was enjoyed by all. o John Brown, of Terre Haute. Declared the Luckiest Man Alive Terre Haute, Ind., Oct. 6. —John Brown, auto dealer here, is the undisputed luckiest .man in the world insofar as life is concerned. Traveling at the rate of 90 miles an hour Thursday evening. Brown tore | into a creek bridge north of the city, causing the bridge to drop three feet After getting his wind back, which by the way was his only injury, he , started to light from his seat which | was separated from the main body of I the car. In doing so he stepped into I open space, falling seven feet to the i rocks below. letter .when the sheriff was collect- | ing the fine bits of the demolished I car. Brown, leaning against a fence, I edged too far over and fell 15 feet ; into the creek waters. I The Packard touring car he was ■ ' driving, struck one of the large ce- i | ment braces of the bridge, shattering | it into many pieces. Story in Countenance. There is in every human counte- , nar.ee either a history or a prophecy which must sadden, or at least soften, every reflecting observer.—Coleridge.

OBITURARY Henry Hanly Baker, son of Rev. Pleasant W. and Emma L. Baker, was born in Adams county near Monroe. Indiana, on Feb. 19, 1919. Departed i this life Sept. 28, 1923. at Farmer City, Illinois. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Young and Rev Bowers at the Prairie Chapel U. B. church, when Rev. Harker is pastor. Interment at Conroy. Ohio, where Rev. Barker's mother is buried. Little Henry was a flower too sweet to bloom on earth he was very prayerful and before he was three years old he begun praying prayers of his own sentiment. He suffered two days with croup and other complications but was patient and never re-1 fused anything which was given him | On Wednesday before he passed away he was heard to praise God and wanted to go home to heaven. He leaves father, mother, four brothers, Clifford Clement. Pleasant Jr.. and Carroll. Two sisters, Edista and Alzada, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

w • EXCEPTIONAL RIDING COMFORT r? The new Dodge Brothers Touring Car is. exceptionally comfortable to ride in; it is good looking; and it incorporates many important refinements of detail. The body is longer and lower, eliminating side sway, affording more leg room, and enhancing the beauty of the lines. Deeper seats, long underslung rear springs and longer front springs, give ample assurance that cross country touring can be enjoyed without weariness or fatigue. Yet with these improvements, and many others, it is still fundamentally the same car —built on the same chassis and powered by the same sturdy engine. THOMAS J. DURKIN Decatur, Indiana - z The priee is $945 delivered • Z o n ■. 1 — ■ — — —, , , .11. "-ii 1 ■ 1 —

Simon Smith of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and j. it. Barker, of Conroy, Ohio. Besides many other relatives.

SPECIAL SUNDAY Chicken Pie Dinner At Price 25c Dinner served 11:30 to 1 We also carry a complete line of Fresh Baked Goods. See our display in window. Orders taken for parties or special doings. D. & M. Lunch Haugk Old Stand H. M. Daniels, Mgr. —- i l > ilk Is Your DUTY - A PRIVILEGE To Have A Bank Account Through the bank your money will help along general prosperity. It is safe, readily available, builds far you a credit and standing in the conununity, is an asset and works for the community good. Funds that lie idle, that are not put to work through a Bank or in some helpful way are a discredit to the owner. Start your account with us. Interest 4? on Savings ) Old Adams County Bank I I 1 • —■■ ■

Noteworthy Proverb. The gown is his who wears It, Blll j world is Ids that enjoys it.